Mexican pointy boots
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trival
music subculture that thrived in the early 2010s.
Origin and expansion
The boots originated in an unknown location sometime before 2002 and were used in Mazatlan, Sinaloa during carnival by many performers. Following their creation, the trend had expanded to parts of the United States, particularly in Dallas, Texas, but also in Tennessee, Mississippi and Oklahoma.[1][2]
Design
The pointy boots are made by elongating the toe of normal boots by as much as 5 feet (1.5 m), causing the toes to curl up toward the knees. The boots are then further modified according to the wearer's personal taste. Alterations incorporate paint and
Dancing
The appearance of the pointy boots has coincided with the popularity of "
The dance troupes have reportedly become so popular that they are being hired to entertain "at weddings, for
quinceañeras, celebrations of the Virgin of Guadalupe and bachelorette parties" and there is even one report of a crew entertaining after a funeral.[1]
See also
- Other pointed shoes
- Trival dance music (tribal-guarachero)
References
- ^ a b c d Olga R. Rodriguez (16 May 2011). "Mexico Town's Mutant Pointy Boots Create a Craze". The Salt lake Tribune. Archived from the original on Jan 22, 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- ^ a b c Esteban Sheridan Cárdenas (March 2011). "LOOK AT THESE FUCKING BOOTS! Mexican Footwear Finally Gets to the Point". Vice. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
External links
- Video:Behind The Seams – Mexican Pointy Boots on YouTube, Vice, April 1, 2011
- Video:Mexican Town Goes Mad for Pointy Boots on YouTube, Associated Press, May 16, 2011